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Big batteries leap to new charging record on Australia’s main grid

Renew Economy

The recent addition of a number of new big battery projects is being felt on the grid, with a big leap in the record for battery charging over the weekend. The post Big batteries leap to new charging record on Australia’s main grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Statkraft - Statkraft is seeking new owners for district heating operations

Global Renewable News

Statkraft is exploring opportunities to find new owners for its district heating business. The company informed its approximately 150 employees in the district heating sector in Norway and Sweden toda.

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Nuclear power makes no sense for Australia – but it’s a useful diversion from real climate action

Renew Economy

There is little chance nuclear power plants will ever be built in Australia. But for climate obstructionists that is not the point. The post Nuclear power makes no sense for Australia – but it’s a useful diversion from real climate action appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Primeval Energy - How Primeval Energy is pioneering a geothermal future

Global Renewable News

By Rachel MooreGeothermal - taking heat from the ground to create heat and electricity at scale - is moving rapidly as a viable and accessible energy source.Driving its campaign are the proble.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Power to the people: Rooftop solar seen as “secret weapon” to energy transition and EV uptake rooftop

Renew Economy

New report finds rooftop solar can lower electricity network infrastructure costs, cut power prices, and support electric vehicle adoption, but rules need to change. The post Power to the people: Rooftop solar seen as “secret weapon” to energy transition and EV uptake rooftop appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AXPO Group - Axpo and Rhiienergie open largest green hydrogen production plant in Switzerland

Global Renewable News

Axpo and electric utility Rhiienergie opened the first green hydrogen production plant in Switzerland's Graubünden canton, it was announced today. The facility, the country's largest, is loca.

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U.S. Department of Energy - U.S. Department of Energy Announces Winners of Second Annual Hydropower Collegiate Competition

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Energy today (May 2) announced the winners of the 2024 Hydropower Collegiate Competition (HCC). Northern Arizona University was the overall winner, followed by Johns Hopkins.

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Super funds dump thermal coal mining companies, up to a point

Renew Economy

More Australian superannuation funds are excluding so-called "climate wreckers" from their portfolios. The post Super funds dump thermal coal mining companies, up to a point appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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W3 Energy - W3 Energy and Schierloh Engineering Group Announce Strategic Cooperation

Global Renewable News

W3 Energy and Schierloh Engineering Group are pleased to announce a collaborative partnership to enhance the technical operation of wind farms across Germany. This strategic alliance will enable.

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Reef in crisis: Scientists despair – and are reduced to tears – as corals perish

Renew Economy

Scientists from three research stations on the Great Barrier Reef have shared sobering accounts of the damage inflicted by the latest marine heatwave. The post Reef in crisis: Scientists despair – and are reduced to tears – as corals perish appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Fortum Corporation - Fortum sells its ownership in the 185-MW Indian solar portfolio and considers alternatives for its remaining operations in India

Global Renewable News

Fortum has signed an agreement to sell the remaining 43.75% share of its Indian solar power portfolio to Gentari Renewables India Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of clean energy solutions provider Gentari Sdn.

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“More bureaucracy than engineering:” Battery developers lament lengthy connection delays

Renew Economy

Australia’s very first big battery at the Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia may have taken less than 100 days to build in late 2017, but it seems that those were very special circumstances. One of the big bugbears of renewable energy and battery storage developers is the time it takes to land a connection […] The post “More bureaucracy than engineering:” Battery developers lament lengthy connection delays appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ENGIE - Ocean Winds, an ENGIE JV, awarded 1.3 GW of new offshore wind project in Australia

Global Renewable News

Highlights The Australian Government has granted Ocean Winds, ENGIE's joint venture dedicated to offshore wind, with exclusive development rights during the first ever offshore wind tend.

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SwitchedOn Podcast: How to make energy efficiency great again

Renew Economy

Amory Lovins says energy efficiency is a continuous spectrum that keeps rapidly evolving, and better design is twice as efficient as the gains from just dropping fossil fuels. The post SwitchedOn Podcast: How to make energy efficiency great again appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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Iberdrola - Iberdrola Deutschland seals PPA with Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH: Iberdrola's second solar park in Germany will supply more than 900 GWh of green electricity

Global Renewable News

Highlights Iberdrola Deutschland and Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH, a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG, seals a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for 15 years From 2025, Iberdrola Deutschland.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: EU delays sustainability reporting standards for sectors, non-EU companies for 2 years; Microsoft signs largest-ever corporate clean energy deal; Bloomberg launches sustainability screening tool for investors; IBM appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer; IFRS & EFRAG publish guide for companies complying with ISSB and CSRD sustainability reporting; EU launches greenwashing action against 20 airlines; EY acquires Austria-based sustainability consulting firm; Workiva s

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Brookfield Asset Management Inc. - Brookfield and Microsoft Collaborating to Deliver Over 10.5 GW of New Renewable Power Capacity Globally

Global Renewable News

Highlights First of its kind global framework agreement will accelerate the expansion of renewable energy capacity to contribute to Microsoft's sustainability goals The five-year.

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Woman finds an emotional tag attached to a sweater while shopping at a thrift store

Good.is: Planet

After the woman shared a glimpse of the sweater on social media, people got curious about the origin of the tag.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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Renewable Energy Systems - RES selected to help maximize performance of 637 MWdc Repsol solar facility in Texas

Global Renewable News

RES, the world's largest independent renewable energy company, has been selected by Repsol to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services at one of the largest solar projects in the United S.

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Korea Hydro Signs on to Build Global Fleet of ARC-100 SMRs

Energy Central

Korea Hydro Signs on to Build Global Fleet of ARC-100 SMRs Best and Final Bids from KHNP and EDF are in for Dukovany and Temelin Anti-Nuclear Groups Thwarted in Court Challenge Over Diablo Canyon DOE Loan Chief Jigar Shah Calls for Reopening Closed Nuclear Plants Danish Firm to Assess Use of Floating Nuclear Plant for Thailand Rolls-Royce Cuts Plans for New UK SMR Factory.

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Government of Alberta - Emissions keep declining in Alberta: Minister Schulz

Global Renewable News

Minister of Environment and Protected Areas.

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Siemens announces Beyond 1% Summit: Accelerating digitalisation for sustainability and economic growth

Sustainability Matters

Siemens announces Beyond 1% Summit as a national event with global and local thought leaders in Sydney on 3rd and 4th July 2024. The two-day summit will unite leading industry, government and academia to discuss and map out how Australia can capitalise on opportunities with technology and digitalisation to grow business, strengthen the economy and contribute in a greater way to decarbonising the world.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.

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U.S. Department of Energy - DOE Releases Final Interpretive Guidance on the Definition of Foreign Entity of ConcernFinal Guidance Provides Clarity on Terms that Restrict FEOCs from Clean Vehicle Tax Credits and Support Growth of Domestic Battery Materials Processing and Manufacturing

Global Renewable News

Today (May 3), the U.S.

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Govt sustainability initiatives welcomed by Engineers Australia

Sustainability Matters

Engineers Australia has praised the Australian Government for taking a significant step towards sustainability through two new initiatives: the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (CEMAG) Interim Report and the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy (ESPP). “These initiatives aim to create tangible benefits for everyday Australians. By transitioning to a circular economy and environmentally sustainable procurement, we are safeguarding our planet for future generations while drivi

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Hydrogen Costs | Conversion, Transportation

Energy Central

Hydrogen Costs | Conversion, Transportation

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ADB backs Indonesia with US$600 million new coal funding despite climate pledge: report

Eco-Business

A new study by civic society groups accuses the Asian Development Bank of indirectly financing coal power plants in Indonesia as the multilateral holds its annual general meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.

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Hydrogen Handbook | Australia

Energy Central

Hydrogen Handbook | Australia Hydrogen Australia

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U.S. Department of Agriculture - USDA Announces 28 Host Organizations to Train Future Conservation and Climate Leaders, as part of President Biden's American Climate Corps

Global Renewable News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected 28 organizations to host members of USDA's Working Lands Climate Corps (WLCC), an effort that will train the next generation.

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A touch of sugar could help upcycle carbon dioxide into fuels

Sustainability Matters

In a Northwestern University study, a catalyst made from table sugar converted CO 2 into carbon monoxide (CO), an important building block that could be used to produce a variety of useful chemicals. When the reaction occurs in the presence of hydrogen, for example, CO 2 and hydrogen transform into synthesis gas (or syngas), a highly valuable precursor to producing fuels that can potentially replace petrol.

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Tesla Writes Off-Roading For Dummies Book For Cybertruck Owners

CleanTechnica

A few weeks ago, some new Cybertruck owners who had no truck experience managed to make fools of themselves. While there are experienced off-road drivers who now have a moving doorstop in the driveway, some buyers did things like post pictures of a Cybertruck going slow on a relatively mild. [continued] The post Tesla Writes Off-Roading For Dummies Book For Cybertruck Owners appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.